Port Arthur - Australian Convict Site & Attractions near Hobart Tasmania

Experiences

Paranormal Investigation
Our excitng new adults-only, late night Paranormal Investigation Experience lets visitors conduct their own paranormal investigations with the latest ghost hunting equipment.
World Heritage
The Port Arthur, Coal Mines and Cascades Female Factory Historic Sites are three of eleven sites that form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.
Dine at Felons Bistro
Felons Bistro at the Port Arthur Historic Site is open every evening for dinner and features fine local produce and regional wines.
Explore the Coal Mines
The Coal Mines Historic Site is a remarkably beutiful and safe place to explore on foot, with a number of paths around the extensive Tasmanian convict-built site.

Services

The Board and staff members are to be congratulated on the presentation of this world class historic site and their attention to the needs of the disabled. visitor comment,

Latest News

Port Arthur Historic Site delighted to 'rate' with Trip Advisor reviewers

04/06/2013

The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority is delighted to have received Certificates of Excellence for both the Port Arthur Historic Site and Felons Bistro for 2013.Continue Reading

Port Arthur's penitentiary still yielding secrets

18/04/2013

Archaeologists have been excavating in the foundations of Port Arthur's penitentiary in preparation for major conservation works.Continue Reading

New Chair for PAHSMA Board

21/02/2013

The Acting Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Scott Bacon, today welcomed Professor Sharon Sullivan AO as the new Chair of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA).Continue Reading

Port Arthur is open for business

24/01/2013

The Port Arthur Historic Site is open for business and operating at full capacity again following the bushfire emergency that closed the Arthur Highway, the only road access to the Tasman Peninsula, for nearly ten days in early January.Continue Reading